For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,051 students in Rockville Centre, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Rockville Centre, NY are South Side Middle School, Watson School and Hewitt School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockville Centre, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Rockville Centre have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Rockville Centre, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Side Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
67 Hillside Ave
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 255-8976
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 255-8976
Grades: 6-8
| 829 students
Rank: #22.
Watson School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
277 N Centre Ave
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 255-8904
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 255-8904
Grades: K-5
| 229 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Hewitt School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
446 Hempstead Ave
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 255-8913
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 255-8913
Grades: K-5
| 462 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Wilson School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
25 Buckingham Rd
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 255-8910
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 255-8910
Grades: K-5
| 392 students
Rank: #55.
Riverside School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 Riverside Dr
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 255-8902
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 255-8902
Grades: K-5
| 139 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Rockville Centre, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Rockville Centre, NY include South Side Middle School, Watson School and Hewitt School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Rockville Centre?
5 public elementary schools are located in Rockville Centre.
What is the racial composition of students in Rockville Centre?
Rockville Centre public elementary schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Rockville Centre are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Rockville Centre include: Riverside School vs. Hewitt School, Wilson School vs. Hewitt School, Hewitt School vs. Riverside School
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